Chelsea have reached an agreement with Serie A side Roma involving two players, a development that should pave the way for Enzo Fernandez to join Manchester City.
The Argentine midfielder has been at the centre of a transfer saga throughout the summer, with Chelsea having set a deadline for City to submit a bid two weeks before the season began.
Agreement with Roma
The deal with Roma is understood to involve two players moving between the clubs, though the specific names and financial details have not been disclosed.
The agreement is seen as a key step in unlocking Fernandez's move to the Premier League champions, who have been pursuing the midfielder for much of the window.
Transfer window context
The development comes as the transfer window edges towards its conclusion, with the saga expected to go down to the wire.
Manchester City's interest in Fernandez has been well documented, and this latest agreement between Chelsea and Roma could provide the necessary breakthrough.
